The Importance of LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Treatment

The Importance of LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Treatment

Throughout the last few decades, society has come to understand more about specific struggles experienced by the masses. Within the medical and mental health field alone, it took a while before addiction, depression, and several other mental illnesses were recognized...
Helping You Find a Job in Recovery

Helping You Find a Job in Recovery

In recovery, you may find many issues to be nervous about when working your way through the process. The biggest issue is often your overall mental health. However, you also have to consider how to be a functioning member of society, support yourself, and find an...
Is a 12-Step Program Right for Me?

Is a 12-Step Program Right for Me?

12-Step programs are used worldwide to help people recover from addiction. There are various 12-Step programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), and more. These programs are designed for individuals to work the...
Setting Boundaries With Your Clients

Setting Boundaries With Your Clients

Maintaining a healthy and professional relationship between a patient and a substance use counselor is important. A good counselor will want to do anything in their power to help their patient make progress and live a happier, healthier life. However, they also must...
PHP and IOP: Understanding the Key Differences

PHP and IOP: Understanding the Key Differences

One of the perks surrounding addiction treatment today is the options available; treatment is no longer looked at with a one-size-fits-all approach. We once lived in a world where addiction treatment facilities required people to stay at least 30 days with no access...
Why Is It Important to Involve Family in Treatment?

Why Is It Important to Involve Family in Treatment?

Involving your family in the progress of your treatment has many benefits. However, it can be challenging to open up to your family about your substance use and give them honest updates on your treatment progress, especially when dealing with setbacks. Creating a...
Creating an Exit Plan for Post-Treatment Life

Creating an Exit Plan for Post-Treatment Life

Creating a success plan to engage in after treatment can be overwhelming for many individuals. Treatment often provides an aura of stability and escape from outside problems. Shifting from having a support system constantly around you to living on your own can be an...
Getting Your Clients Ready for Outpatient Care

Getting Your Clients Ready for Outpatient Care

Going through detox is the first step towards recovery from a substance use disorder. When a patient is in an inpatient detox center, they have the full support of those around them, and they are in a secure environment where there are no temptations to engage in...
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